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UK surname

Tizzard

A topographical surname denoting one who lived near a place overgrown with teasels.

In the 1881 census there were 386 people recorded with the Tizzard surname, ranking it #8,165 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 639, ranked #8,280, down from #8,165 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Seaton, South Stoneham and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Somerset, Arun and Christchurch.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tizzard is 689 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 65.5%.

1881 census count

386

Ranked #8,165

Modern count

639

2016, ranked #8,280

Peak year

2000

689 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tizzard had 386 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,165 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 639 in 2016, ranked #8,280.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 510 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Tizzard surname distribution map

The map shows where the Tizzard surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Tizzard surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Tizzard over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 206 #10,183
1861 historical 196 #12,223
1881 historical 386 #8,165
1891 historical 497 #7,465
1901 historical 510 #7,945
1911 historical 487 #7,992
1997 modern 661 #7,579
1998 modern 678 #7,665
1999 modern 670 #7,761
2000 modern 689 #7,581
2001 modern 648 #7,816
2002 modern 667 #7,794
2003 modern 621 #8,112
2004 modern 636 #7,965
2005 modern 619 #8,074
2006 modern 640 #7,902
2007 modern 625 #8,093
2008 modern 620 #8,198
2009 modern 642 #8,148
2010 modern 651 #8,233
2011 modern 656 #8,094
2012 modern 636 #8,208
2013 modern 635 #8,356
2014 modern 639 #8,371
2015 modern 635 #8,350
2016 modern 639 #8,280

Geography

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Where Tizzards are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Seaton, South Stoneham, London parishes, Dean, West and Southampton St Mary. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Somerset, Arun, Christchurch, Winchester and Gedling. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Seaton Devon
2 South Stoneham Hampshire
3 London parishes London 3
4 Dean, West Sussex
5 Southampton St Mary Hampshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Somerset 008 South Somerset
2 Arun 007 Arun
3 Christchurch 006 Christchurch
4 Winchester 012 Winchester
5 Gedling 014 Gedling

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tizzard

These lists show first names that appear often with the Tizzard surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tizzard

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Tizzard, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Tizzard surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Tizzard household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Tizzard is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Tizzard is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Tizzard falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tizzard is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Tizzard, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Tizzard

The surname Tizzard originates from England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tiser," meaning a small wood or thicket, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a dense cluster of trees or shrubs.

One of the earliest references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a person named Richard Tizard is mentioned as a resident of Oxfordshire. This historical document, which recorded the names of landowners and tenants throughout England, provides valuable insight into the early distribution and prevalence of this surname.

During the medieval period, the Tizzard name was primarily concentrated in the southern counties of England, particularly in Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire. Several variations in spelling can be observed in historical records, including Tyzard, Tizard, and Tissard, reflecting the inconsistencies in written language during that era.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Tizzard surname was John Tizzard, a merchant and prominent citizen of Bristol, who served as the city's mayor in 1565. His legacy is further evidenced by the existence of Tizzard's Court, a historic alleyway in Bristol named after him.

Another significant individual was Sir Henry Tizzard, born in 1675, who was a respected lawyer and Member of Parliament for Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire during the early 18th century. He played a crucial role in the negotiation of the Treaty of Utrecht, which brought an end to the War of the Spanish Succession in 1713.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Henry Thomas Tizzard (1796-1859) gained recognition as a renowned English engraver and lithographer, known for his intricate works depicting architectural subjects and landscapes. His contributions to the artistic landscape of Victorian England are noteworthy.

The Tizzard name also gained prominence in the field of aviation during the 20th century. Sir Henry Tizard (1885-1959), a British scientist and inventor, made significant contributions to the development of radar technology, which played a crucial role in the Allied victory during World War II. He served as the Rector of Imperial College London and was knighted for his invaluable services.

While the origins of the Tizzard surname can be traced back to medieval England, its legacy has endured through the centuries, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across various fields, including commerce, law, art, and science.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tizzard families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tizzard surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Dorset leads with 144 Tizzards recorded in 1881 and an index of 57.38x.

County Total Index
Dorset 144 57.38x
Hampshire 84 10.72x
Surrey 38 2.04x
Middlesex 29 0.76x
Somerset 26 4.22x
Sussex 16 2.48x
Kent 13 1.00x
Devon 11 1.38x
Northamptonshire 4 1.11x
Yorkshire 4 0.11x
Herefordshire 3 1.91x
Royal Navy 3 6.58x
Berkshire 2 0.70x
Buckinghamshire 2 0.87x
Channel Islands 2 1.77x
Durham 2 0.18x
Gloucestershire 2 0.27x
Lancashire 2 0.04x
Wiltshire 2 0.59x
Hertfordshire 1 0.38x
Pembrokeshire 1 0.82x
Perthshire 1 0.58x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Southampton St Mary in Hampshire leads with 26 Tizzards recorded in 1881 and an index of 52.75x.

Place Total Index
Southampton St Mary 26 52.75x
Netherbury 21 1014.49x
South Stoneham 12 70.59x
Millbrook 11 55.72x
Dewlish 10 1666.67x
Rotherhithe 10 21.17x
Walcot 10 30.51x
Winterborne Stickland 10 1587.30x
Bridport 9 174.08x
Broadmayne 9 1343.28x
Tyneham 9 2500.00x
Battersea 8 5.69x
Beaminster 8 286.74x
Christchurch 8 47.09x
Ford 8 6153.85x
Lee 8 42.24x
Pilsdon 8 6666.67x
Bothenhampton 7 1000.00x
Hound 7 131.58x
Osmington 7 1400.00x
Portisham 7 752.69x
Portsea 7 4.56x
Twyford 7 374.33x
Bow London 6 12.33x
Southwark St George Martyr 6 7.80x
Westminster St John 6 12.88x
Milborne St Andrew 5 675.68x
Reigate Foreign 5 24.79x
St Pancras London 5 1.62x
Colyton 4 130.72x
Crewkerne 4 61.16x
Edmonton 4 12.98x
Northampton St Sepulchre 4 21.86x
Old Cleeve 4 181.82x
Seaton 4 130.29x
Winterborne St Martin 4 714.29x
Wynford Eagle 4 2000.00x
Burstock 3 1200.00x
Camberwell 3 1.23x
Cattistock 3 428.57x
Charlton Horethorne 3 476.19x
Chichester St Peter 3 576.92x
Clifford 3 288.46x
Deptford St Paul 3 2.98x
Okeford Fitzpaine 3 375.00x
Royal Navy 3 7.70x
Scackleton 3 1363.64x
Winterborne Whitechurch 3 545.45x
Bradford Peverell 2 465.12x
Brill 2 117.65x
Broadwinsor 2 121.95x
Child Okeford 2 180.18x
Clifton 2 5.28x
Horsham 2 15.97x
Kensington London 2 0.94x
Sherborne 2 27.06x
St Peter Port 2 9.54x
Swindon 2 7.62x
Wareham Holy Trinity 2 181.82x
West Dean 2 208.33x
Westoe 2 3.10x
Yeovil 2 15.99x
Botley 1 70.92x
Clapham 1 2.09x
East Lulworth 1 208.33x
Exeter St Sidwell 1 5.49x
Great Faringdon 1 24.27x
Haverfordwest St Martin 1 44.44x
Hendon 1 7.27x
Holdenhurst 1 4.86x
Lancaster 1 3.70x
Lewisham 1 1.44x
Mitcham 1 8.49x
Ottery St Mary 1 19.16x
Overton 1 53.19x
Paddington London 1 0.71x
Perth East Church 1 6.18x
Sandhurst 1 17.99x
Southwark St Thomas 1 98.04x
St George Hanover 1 2.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Tizzard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 27
Elizabeth 19
Eliza 12
Alice 9
Ann 9
Ellen 9
Emily 9
Jane 9
Sarah 9
Annie 7
Louisa 7
Clara 6
Fanny 5
Kate 5
Charlotte 4
Edith 4
Catherine 3
Florence 3
Martha 3
Ada 2
Anne 2
Caroline 2
Eva 2
Flora 2
Harriett 2
Jemima 2
Lucy 2
Maude 2
Minnie 2
Rose 2
Susan 2
Amelia 1
Angelina 1
Beatrice 1
Bessie 1
Ceicly 1
Charity 1
Elizth. 1
Elizth.E. 1
Emma 1
Ethel 1
Eveline 1
Helen 1
Jessey 1
Lavinia 1
Lucretia 1
Maria 1
Marina 1
Matilda 1
Sussanah 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Tizzard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
George 20
William 20
James 14
John 13
Thomas 10
Henry 8
Robert 8
Charles 7
Joseph 7
Richard 6
Albert 5
Frank 5
Arthur 4
Edward 4
Frederick 4
David 3
Walter 3
Ernest 2
Francis 2
Fredk. 2
Geo. 2
Robt. 2
Sydney 2
Alfred 1
Augustus 1
Benjn 1
Benn. 1
Cecil 1
Chas. 1
Colin 1
Daniel 1
Enos 1
Fredk.A. 1
Harry 1
Herbert 1
Hursley 1
Isaac 1
Jacob 1
Jem 1
Lewis 1
Lyndall 1
Maurice 1
Samuel 1
Simon 1
Somerville 1
Tom 1
Wallace 1
Wilfred 1
Zenas 1

FAQ

Tizzard surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tizzard surname in 1881?

In 1881, 386 people were recorded with the Tizzard surname. That placed it at #8,165 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tizzard surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 639 in 2016. That gives Tizzard a modern rank of #8,280.

What does the Tizzard surname mean?

A topographical surname denoting one who lived near a place overgrown with teasels.

What does the Tizzard map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Tizzard bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.